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Severe HDL deficiency due to novel defects in the ABCA1 transporter
9 Feb 2009
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The objective was the identification and functional characterization of mutations in the ABCA1 gene in four patients with severe HDL deficiency. SUBJECTS: Patients were referred to the clinic because of almost complete HDL deficiency. METHODS: The ABCA1 gene was sequenced directly. The analysis of the ABCA1 protein, ABCA1 mRNA and ABCA1-mediated cholesterol efflux was performed in cultured...
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